Hip Socket Fracture Surgery.

Edited By: M.L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Preparing for surgery

Preparation

Timing

Surgery soon after the injury allows for the best treatment of the fracture and the patient. Waiting longer than one week makes the operation more difficult for both the patient and the surgeon.

Surgical team

Acetabular (hip socket) surgery is best performed by an experienced hip socket surgeon. If the surgeon is experienced, it is more likely that the fracture realignment will heal well. Moreover, an acetabular operation performed by an experienced surgeon will likely have fewer complications. Many factors affect the final result; yet, it's no secret that an experienced surgeon is a smart start toward a good result.

Acetabular fractures are unusual and complex orthopedic injuries. Most urban trauma centers have one or two orthopedic trauma surgeons designated as their "Pelvic and Acetabular Team." These individuals have a special interest in such injuries and provide care for the patients with acetabular and pelvic ring fractures. The operations are performed at the trauma center hospital.

Surgery for Hip Socket Fracture at the University of Washington

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